Match Preview

Match preview Written by Stephen Reid.

Following on from the excellent team performance, and the unbelievable fan support at Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup, it is back to the bread and butter of Cinch League 2 action as we welcome East Fife to NDP on Saturday afternoon.

This is the first of 3 games in a week, with this game followed with a Tuesday night trip to Peterhead, and a trip to Ainslie Park to face Spartans on the 24th February.

East Fife now have the newly appointed, and highly experienced, Dick Campbell in charge after 7 years at Arbroath. Like The Rose they will be looking to move up the table as we start to reach the last third of the season.

The Rose will be looking to follow up the excellent performance and result we had against Elgin City in the last league game, where a Conor Doan double secured all 3 points, keeping us in fifth position in the league table. The Rose haven't conceded a League goal in the last 3 games and are unbeaten in the last six league home games.

East Fife secured a credible 1-1 draw against table toppers Stenhousemuir in their last league game, with both goals coming in the first half with a Nathan Austin equaliser securing a point for the Fifers. In the previous game between the sides at NDP The Rose ran out 4-2 winners, with goals from Smart Osadolor in the first half, and second half goals from Lee Currie and two penalties from Neil Martyniuk, with Austin and McManus replying for the visitors.

The Rose have won 1 and drawn 3 of the last 5 league games and will be looking to repeat the previous performance against East Fife, in the Friday night game just before Christmas, where a first half goal from Bradley Barrett and second half goals from Kerr Young and a Neil Martyniuk penalty secured all 3 points in Fife. East Fife have 1 win and 2 draws in the last 5 league games and currently sit in seventh place in what is a very competitive league where every point really matters.

East Fife last 5 league results –
10/02/24 East Fife 1 – 1 Stenhousemuir
03/02/24 Elgin City 1 – 0 East Fife 0
30/01/24 East Fife 0-3 Spartans
27/01/24 Stranraer 0-1 East Fife
20/01/24 Peterhead 2-2 East Fife

Bonnyrigg Rose v East Fife last 5 head to head
22/12/23 East Fife 0-3 Bonnyrigg Rose
21/11/23 Bonnyrigg Rose 4-2 East Fife
18/03/23 Bonnyrigg Rose 1-1 East Fife
20/12/22 East Fife 0-0 Bonnyrigg Rose
15/10/22 Bonnyrigg Rose 1-4 East Fife

Bonnyrigg Rose next games –
Peterhead (A) 20/02/24
Spartans (A) 24/02/24
Stenhousemuir (H) 02/03/24

Admission
Saturdays' kick off is at 3pm, gates will open at 2pm. Admission is £14 Adults / £9 Concessions / £5 Youths & U12s go free with a paying adult. Cash and card payment available.

Match Programme
Don’t forget to pick up your match programme, brilliantly produced by Jamie McQueen, available to purchase for £2 at all entrance gates and in the club shop.

Catering
Our refurbished snack bar will be open, as will the snack bar in the away end prior to the game and at half time.

Club Shop
Our club shop will also be open before the game at 2pm, open throughout, and close just after full time. Pop in and have a look at the range of Rose merchandise available as well as being able to purchase a brick for our brilliant supporters.

Bonnyrigg Rose Lottery
Over the years the Roses lottery has been a main source of income for the club, an opportunity for our supporters to contribute to the club whilst also having the chance to win a cash prize. We are delighted that our lottery has now gone digital. You can also buy a ticket in person at the match via the club shop.
All the net proceeds from the lottery go towards the continued running of our club. Choose 4 numbers between 1 - 32 and you could win up to £4000. Match 3 numbers and win £15. All for £1 per play. n.b. Minimum £5 per play online. Click here to join and pick your numbers.

NDP Guide
Whether this will be your first visit to NDP or even if you’re a regular, please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with our Match Day Guide

Bonnyrigg Rose TV & You Tube Channel
This game is not available for live stream in the UK however highlights will be available on our you tube channel as soon as possible after the game. Access the you tube channel here.

Lets all get behind the team this action packed week. ‘Mon the Rose!

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